Comparison

Blasphemous vs Elden Companion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blasphemous

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a non-linear world
  • Brutal action combat
  • Savage executions and gore
  • Customizable character builds
  • Intense boss battles
  • Unlock mysteries and lore
  • All DLCs included
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Fight. Endure. Break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is an award-winning 2D indie action platformer with soulslike elements, offering brutal hack and slash combat and deep exploration across a dark, gothic world steeped in penance and suffering. Set in the cursed land of Cvstodia, ravaged by a twisted curse known only as The Miracle, you play as The Penitent One, the last survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow, bound to a cycle of death and rebirth. Face monstrous enemies, navigate deadly traps, and uncover hidden secrets in pixel perfect handcrafted levels. As you fight for redemption, you'll explore desolate cathedrals, forsaken wastelands, and blood-soaked dungeons, encountering grotesque monsters, merciless bosses and tormented souls along the way. Penance Never Ends. MAIN FEATURES - Explore a Non-Linear World: Venture through diverse platformer environments filled with fearsome enemies and deadly traps. Seek redemption across the dark gothic landscapes of Cvstodia. - Brutal Action Combat: Wield Mea Culpa, a blade forged from guilt itself. Unleash devastating combos and skills, and hack and slash your way through hordes of twisted monsters. - Executions & gore: Deliver savage executions with pixel perfect animations that celebrate brutal combat and grotesque detail. - Customise Your Build: Equip powerful Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers, and Sword Hearts to shape your playstyle. Experiment with builds and unlock new progression paths to survive the impossible. - Intense boss Battles: Face off against colossal bosses and deadly mini-bosses. Learn their patterns, endure their fury, and crush them. - Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: Meet a cast of tortured NPCs. Some will help, others will test your resolve. Unravel their stories and shape your fate in blood, guilt and damnation. ALL DLCs INCLUDED This mobile version includes all free DLCs ever released for Blasphemous, expanding the core game with new content, features, and challenges: - The Stir of Dawn – Unlock New Game+, encounter new bosses and enemies, and dive deeper into the lore. - Strife & Ruin – Brave the brutal Boss Rush mode and embark on a crossover quest with Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. - Wounds of Eventide – Witness the conclusion of The Penitent One’s first journey and unlock an ending that connects directly to Blasphemous 2. THE FULL BLASPHEMOUS EXPERIENCE – NOW ON MOBILE - Includes every feature and content update from the original PC and console versions. Switch between precise touch controls or full controller support (gamepad compatible) for a seamless experience. - No ads, no microtransactions. MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.

About

Elden Companion

This app serves as a comprehensive offline reference for a popular action RPG. It provides detailed information on in-game items, including bosses, weapons, armor, spells, and talismans, along with their stats, locations, and drops. Users can also track their progress with collectible checklists.

Highlights
  • Boss information
  • Weapon and armor details
  • Spell and talisman listings
  • Item stats and locations
  • Collectible checklists
  • Offline-friendly reference
Features
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Welcome to Elden Companion Browse bosses, weapons, armor, spells, talismans, Track your progress with checklists for every collectible Detailed stats, locations, and drops for every item Clean, fast offline-friendly reference

Screenshots

Blasphemous4 screens
Elden Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Elden Companion at Free against Blasphemous's $7.99. Elden Companion also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Blasphemous's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (243 vs 3). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Elden Companion is free to download; Blasphemous costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elden Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blasphemous has 243 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blasphemous ships an update monthly, Elden Companion every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blasphemous versus Elden Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlasphemousElden Companion
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (243 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings243 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size921 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThe Game Kitchen GamesMAYA SYLVIA VANTERPOOL

Customer experience

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.5%

Elden Companion

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blasphemous

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
  • Game freezing when accessing controller settings
  • Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
  • Support for offline play
  • Full iPad optimization and native UI
  • Haptic feedback for touch controls
  • Synced saves across devices

Elden Companion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

None

Elden Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elden Companion free?
Elden Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blasphemous or Elden Companion?
Elden Companion is rated higher. Blasphemous averages 4.4 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Elden Companion averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Blasphemous or Elden Companion have ads?
Elden Companion shows ads; Blasphemous does not.
Which is updated more often, Blasphemous or Elden Companion?
Blasphemous ships an update monthly, and Elden Companion every 9 days. Most recently, Blasphemous was updated on October 19, 2026 and Elden Companion on October 16, 2026.

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